Food Safety Strategies - Articles

Exclusive interview: Q&A with Vital Vio on sanitation and safe food environments

August 12, 2019

Food Safety Strategies recently got the chance to talk to Kristin May, chief commercial operations officer, Vital Vio, about bacteria in food environments and best sanitation practices.

FSNS adds new food testing laboratory in Allentown, PA

August 8, 2019

Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) has announced the opening of their latest, leading-edge analytical testing laboratory for the food and consumables industry in the northeastern region of the United States.

Research shows value of wearable technology in reducing workplace injuries

The study demonstrated how to capture a worker’s safety performance and translate the data into personal fatigue levels.

August 7, 2019

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation, Park Ridge, Ill., released a fatigue research report that shows the value of wearable technology in the workplace.

Packaging

Mitigating the impact of package leaks

Package leaks can cut shelf life, create food safety hazards

August 7, 2019

The food industry is undergoing rapid change, much of which is driven by high consumer and retailer expectations when it comes to food freshness, quality, safety and expedience. That’s a tall order for brands to fill while also focusing on innovation and adapting packaging to align with changing retail trends such as e-commerce.

Goodway Technologies offering free webinar on solutions for cleaning and sanitation in co-packing environments

August 7, 2019

Goodway Technologies is offering a free webinar to share new technologies and best practices for quality and sanitation personnel in co-packing facilities.

FDA approves soy leghemoglobin as a color additive

August 6, 2019

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of soy leghemoglobin as a color additive in uncooked ground beef analogue products (e.g., vegetable burgers).

Tom Eckmann promoted to PSSI vice president of operations

Industry veteran to lead food safety and sanitation services in Southeast region

August 6, 2019

PSSI has announced the promotion of Tom ‘Tiny’ Eckmann to its leadership team as vice president of operations.

Food Safety

Documentation is key to proving hazard control

Rose Shilling

August 6, 2019

Many processors have grown more sophisticated at compiling information and presenting it when inspectors ask for proof that a facility's food safety management system is working. But no matter the companies’ size or record management methods, they likely experience some of the common deficiencies that experts see.

Bimbo Bakeries USA voluntary recall of Entenmann's Little Bites cookies due to potential presence of plastic pieces

August 5, 2019

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of Entenmann’s Little Bites Soft Baked Cookies (5 pack Mini Chocolate Chip variety) due to the potential presence of visible, blue plastic pieces in the individual packaging pouch.